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Kelmscott and Doves Presses.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of five volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
Kelmscott Press--Mackail. J.W. Biblia Innocentium. 1892, limited to 200 copies all on paper, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, unopened, silk ties, [Peterson A9], lacking three of four ties, light soiling to vellum--Doves Press--Emerson, R.W. Essays... with Preface by Thomas Carlyle. 1906, limited to 325 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper, initials printed in red, [Tidcombe DP8], bookplate on front fixed endpaper--Doves Press--Goethe, J. W von. Faust. 1906-1910, limited to 325 copies of which this is one of 300 on paper (volume I) and limited to 275 copies of which this is one of 250 on paper (volume II), printed in red and black, [Tidcombe DP10 and DP20], slight browning, vellum of volume two slightly cockled; all 8vo, original vellum--together with one other (5)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."